(Natural News) The National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) researches a wide range of digestive disorders — chronic constipation, gastrointestinal infections, irritable bowel syndrome, pancreatitis, ulcers, diverticulitis and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) among others. According to their 2010 data, the NIDDK states that “60 to 70 million people [in the U.S.] are affected by all digestive diseases.”  It’s likely that […]

(Natural News) The main weakness of curcumin can be overcome by taking black pepper alongside turmeric. Pepper contains its own incredibly healthy active compound, piperine. And one of piperine’s many health benefits is to increase the ability of the body to absorb other nutrients, especially those with low bioavailability like curcumin. The similarities between black pepper and turmeric […]

(Natural News) Turmeric (Curcuma longa) is a superfood that contains curcumin, an active compound with various health benefits. While it is commonly used in Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine, the curcumin in turmeric has one weakness: its low bioavailability. This means the body can only absorb a very small amount of curcumin after consumption. Thankfully, combining […]

(Natural News) A study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food reported that turmeric-containing herbal supplements can be used to improve skin barrier function. In the study, the effects of turmeric-containing herbal supplements were compared with turmeric alone. A team of researchers at the University of California, Davis in Sacramento, California compared the effects of […]

(Natural News) Eating at least one apple a day – including and especially the peel – could keep the threat of prostate cancer away from older men. Along with berries, red grapes, and turmeric, apple peel contains natural compounds that could halt the spread of cancer by killing tumorous cells. Since the 1960s, many studies have shown that natural […]

(Natural News) Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric (Curcuma longa), could potentially contain therapeutic properties against major depressive disorder. This finding, which appeared in the journal Phytotherapy Research, was the result of a meta-analysis on the safety and efficacy of curcumin in addressing the condition. For the review, the authors used the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews […]

(Natural News) Turmeric is a prized spice around the world, and is best known for its vibrant color. But it has a lot more to offer than color and flavor; turmeric is also an extremely potent superfood with a myriad of health-boosting benefits and medicinal uses. With so much to offer, turmeric is definitely something […]

(Natural News) Just when you think you’ve heard everything curcumin can do for your health, the superstar compound found in turmeric pulls another trick out of its sleeve. Reducing inflammation and fighting cancer and depression are impressive feats on their own, but they’re only part of the story. Researchers have now shown that curcumin can […]

(Natural News) The mere mention of cancer strikes fear in the hearts of many people, and rightfully so. Having certain types of cancer often means you’ll be facing years of brutal treatments – if you’re lucky enough to live that long. Although it’s hard to imagine the disease could one day be considered non-threatening the […]

(Natural News) Research finds another great benefit from curcumin: It can improve athletic performance in people with heart failure. The study, which was published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, suggests that taking curcumin, the main ingredient in curry, may help enhance muscle function and increase exercise capacity. For centuries, curcumin, the active ingredient in […]